St. Helier waterfront seen through a fisheye lens

March 29, 2012  •  2 Comments

 

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I bought the Nikon 16mm AF-D lens mainly with weddings in mind, however I decided to use it for some architectural shots and I love the wacky images it produces. In fact I think it improves the looks at times of what a rectilinear lens would produce. Have a look and let me know what you think!

Dandara castle quay development St. Helier waterfront Jersey Colin Cruickshank20120323-2816-Edit Castle Quay apartments St. Helier waterfront Jersey. These apartments have fantastic views of the marina and the setting sun to the West.

 

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Dandara castle quay development St. Helier waterfront Jersey Colin Cruickshank20120323-2785 New developments incorporate a "percentage for art" whereby money is set aside to provide pieces of art. This particular piece is called the "wing" it's cast in bronze and has an inscription in English and French of a poem by Victor Hugo.

Raddison Blu hotel St. Helier waterfront Jersey Colin Cruickshank20120323-2827 The Raddison Blu hotel from the Castle Quay apartments

view from Castle Quay waterfront St. Helier Colin Cruickshank20120323-2829 View of St. Helier marina from in front of the Castle Quay apartments

Harbour View apartments St. Helier waterfront Colin Cruickshank20120312-2727-Edit I love the way the distortion of the fisheye wraps the Harbour apartments around the needle

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Raddison Blu waterfront hotel shot with the 16mm fisheye lens shot just before sunset

 

 

 


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Colin Cruickshank Photography
Thanks Jay - yeah I thought it would only get limited use but really like it for when I want to get something a little different.
Jay(non-registered)
Nice work Colin, I've been toying with the idea of a fish eye lens for a while, looking at these photos just makes me want one more....
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